If you're someone who loves being at the intersection of deep technical knowledge and the thrill of winning a deal, this role was built for you. At GE Vernova's Software & Control Solutions (SCS) business, we design and deliver industrial control systems and digital solutions that keep power plants and grid operators running — safer, smarter, and more reliably across the globe.
As a Commercial Application Engineer (CAE), you'll be the connective tissue between what customers need and what we can build. You'll lead complex, high-stakes proposals from first contact through contract, bringing together sales, engineering, finance, and risk teams to craft technically sound, commercially competitive solutions. This is a role where curiosity, precision, and commercial instinct come together — and where the work you do directly shapes how GE Vernova grows.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end proposal development for core and complex industrial control system offerings — from reviewing customer specifications, requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for quotations (RFQs) to submitting fully costed, technically tailored bids on time.
- Own deal financials and risk management, including technical, execution, and commercial risk assessment within the inquiry-to-order (ITO) process — and present deals to the Commercial Review Board (CRB) for approval.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, channel partners, and internal stakeholders throughout the proposal lifecycle, providing application engineering guidance and driving alignment across teams.
- Develop competitive pricing and deal strategy in partnership with the sales and pricing teams, leveraging quoting tools, technical libraries, hardware configurations, and design standards to build differentiated solutions.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with supply chain, third-party providers, and execution teams — including managing the handover from the ITO phase to the order-to-remittance (OTR) phase upon contract signature.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes, proposal templates, and application guides — and actively track performance against key commercial metrics including proposal quality, cycle time, and on-time delivery.
Who You Are
You're a technically grounded problem-solver who thrives in a fast-moving, deal-driven environment. You bring a strong foundation in industrial controls — and you're equally comfortable in a pricing conversation as you are reviewing a system architecture. You know how to move a deal forward, keep stakeholders aligned, and deliver a compelling proposal under pressure.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience (see below)
- Proven experience in technical sales, commercial proposals, or application engineering within industrial controls, power generation, or a related technical domain
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical specifications, customer drawings, and contractual terms and conditions
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical and commercial content to diverse stakeholder audiences
Preferred
- Experience with industrial control systems (e.g., distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or SCADA — supervisory control and data acquisition)
- Familiarity with project risk management frameworks and commercial review processes
- Experience managing tender schedules and multi-stakeholder bid processes
Why GE Vernova
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. Our Software & Control Solutions team operates at the frontier of industrial technology — and the problems we solve have real consequences for energy reliability, safety, and the transition to a cleaner grid.
We offer varied, competitive benefits designed to reward high performers and support you and your family. We invest in your career through on-the-job learning, development programs, and the opportunity to grow your expertise across a global business. A healthy, balanced lifestyle means different things to different people — and we've built programs to support the way you live and work today.
Additional InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $92,800.00 and $154,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 06, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proven experience in technical sales, commercial proposals, or application engineering within industrial controls, power generation, or related domain
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, customer drawings, and contractual terms and conditions
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to present complex technical and commercial content to diverse audiences
- Experience with industrial control systems (DCS, PLCs, SCADA)
- Familiarity with project risk management frameworks and commercial review processes
- Experience managing tender schedules and multi-stakeholder bid processes
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
GE Vernova Insights
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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